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    AZERBAIJAN'S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY UNRELATED TO NAGORNO-KARABAKH - DEFENSE MINISTER

    11:52 17.08.13

    Armenia's minister of defense has ruled out any links between
    Nagorno-Karabakh's independent existence and the territorial integrity
    of Azerbaijan.

    In a speech at the pan-Armenian youth camp Baze, Seyran Ohanyan
    reaffirmed the Armenian authorities' repeated statements that
    Nagorno-Karabakh's efforts towards a conflict settlement are in
    line with the norms and principles of international law (territorial
    integrity, self-determination of peoples and non-use of force). The
    minister explained that a thorough study of the historical-legal
    aspects of the problems would reveal that Azerbaijan's territorial
    integrity claims have nothing to do with Nagorno-Karabakh. He noted
    at the same time that the country's real territory goes much beyond
    the borders of the present-day Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Seyranyan
    emphasized that Karabakh originally encompassed both mountainous and
    plateau regions (the latter are now on Azerbaijan's territory).

    As for Azerbaijan's arms race, the minister said that Armenia has
    enough potentials to defend itself and launch anti-attack operations
    when necessary. "We do not see the enemy's power during our daily
    military vigils. We are on the frontline, urging for specific action,"
    he said.

    Ohanyan further addressed the discipline in the military. "The army
    is a stronghold within the state. So, it is important to live by the
    stronghold's rules. The one who isn't willing to follow the laws of our
    stronghold, will further be referred to jail to follow their rules,"
    he said.

    Speaking of Hakob Injighulyan, the Armenian soldier who was taken
    hostage in Azerbaijan last week after negligently crossing the border
    from Karabakh, the minister reiterated an earlier promise for not
    subjecting the servicemen to criminal liability after repatriation.

    After the meeting, the minister dined with the young campers.

    Armenian News - Tert.am

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